Assistant General Counsel - Wealth Management

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Assistant General Counsel - Wealth Management

The candidate will support Wilmington Trust’s Wealth Management division (“Wealth”), in its role as fiduciary of personal trusts, investment agent, or custodian for personal wealth clients and provider of family office and private banking services. Will be responsible for representing the organization in legal matters for the assigned business unit and may include reviewing new accounts, interpreting fiduciary instruments and agreements, conducting legal research, interpreting laws and regulations with respect to the business of the Wealth division, analyzing trust lending transactions and responding to inquiries from the business and its compliance and risk partners, draft and negotiate various Wealth agreements, such as product and service, engagement, non-disclosure, referral, release and other agreements. Collaborate with outside legal counsel on legal matters. Leads efforts to mitigate complex legal risks facing M&T and develops and executes corporate policy and positions on legal issues. Provide strategic legal advice and opinion to the organization and answer day-to-day questions from business personnel. Provide guidance and support for existing products, new product design, geographic expansion, etc., taking into account all applicable laws, rules and regulations. May represent the organization in litigation matters for assigned businesses or bank functions. Draft, review and advise on business and legal documents including regulatory disclosures, marketing material and licensing statutes. Lead in the development and interpretation of departmental policies. Research and review existing law and make recommendations regarding new procedures and policies. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Provide guidance to junior staff members; may supervise Paralegals and administrative staff.

Additional Information

Job Requisition ID: R42488.

Company info

M&T Bank.
1 MT Plaza
Buffalo
New York
United States 14203
Phone : 716-842-5445
Fax : 716-842-5839
Website : https://www.mtb.com